HSN Code 90281000: Gas meters

HSN Code 90281000 represents Gas meters under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Gas meters correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 90281000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Gas meters.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 90281000

HSN Code 90281000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Gas meters

Chapter

90 - Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof

Sub Chapter

9028 - Gas, liquid or electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters therefor

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 90281000 not include?

Gas meters does not include products with the following descriptions.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 90281000 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹203 Cr

+60.08% vs FY 2023-24

0.0055% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹109 Cr

+15.34% vs FY 2023-24

0.0018% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹94 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #1644 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 9028

FY 2024-25

19.55%

Share of Sub-Chapter 9028’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 28.76% of Sub-Chapter 9028’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 9028

FY 2024-25

#2 of 6

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 9028

Import-side rank: #1 of 6

At a glance

−4.34%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#1827

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+236.57%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

19.55%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9028

Share of Sub-Chapter 9028 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 90281000

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #1077

Balance

+155.62

Exports

265.23 ₹ Cr

0.0116% share

YoY

24.13% of Sub-Ch. 9028

Imports

109.61 ₹ Cr

0.0031% share

YoY

34.87% of Sub-Ch. 9028

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #3106

Balance

−89.40

Exports

43.18 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

−83.72% YoY

6.37% of Sub-Ch. 9028

Imports

132.58 ₹ Cr

0.0040% share

+20.96% YoY

32.93% of Sub-Ch. 9028

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #3599

Balance

−79.46

Exports

31.26 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

−27.61% YoY

6.38% of Sub-Ch. 9028

Imports

110.72 ₹ Cr

0.0038% share

−16.49% YoY

32.88% of Sub-Ch. 9028

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #3967

Balance

−54.45

Exports

31.94 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

+2.18% YoY

5.20% of Sub-Ch. 9028

Imports

86.39 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

−21.97% YoY

25.61% of Sub-Ch. 9028

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #2443

Balance

+37.99

Exports

107.50 ₹ Cr

0.0030% share

+236.57% YoY

16.14% of Sub-Ch. 9028

Imports

69.51 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

−19.54% YoY

20.64% of Sub-Ch. 9028

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #2296

Balance

+32.42

Exports

126.95 ₹ Cr

0.0035% share

+18.09% YoY

19.22% of Sub-Ch. 9028

Imports

94.53 ₹ Cr

0.0017% share

+35.99% YoY

26.10% of Sub-Ch. 9028

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1827

Balance

+94.19

Exports

203.22 ₹ Cr

0.0055% share

+60.08% YoY

19.55% of Sub-Ch. 9028

Imports

109.03 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

+15.34% YoY

28.76% of Sub-Ch. 9028

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−4.34% /yr

Imports

−0.09% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 9028 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹1,039.30 Cr

Import

₹379.07 Cr

Trade Balance

+660.23

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 90281000 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −4.34% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 90281000 have declined at a compound annual rate of −4.34% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹265.23 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹203.22 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 90281000 Ranked #1827 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 90281000 ranks #1827 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9028, it ranks #2 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #1644 of 12657.

FY 2022-23 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 90281000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 90281000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 236.57% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹94.19 Crore in HSN Code 90281000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹203.22 Cr exceeded imports of ₹109.03 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹94.19 Crore — ranking #1644 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −0.09% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Gas meters

India's imports under HSN Code 90281000 have grown at −0.09% CAGR, reaching ₹109.03 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 90281000 Contributes 19.55% of Sub-Chapter 9028 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9028, HSN Code 90281000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 19.55% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 28.76% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 90281000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 90281000 ?

It includes Other Revolution/Production Counters

How much GST applies to Gas meters?

Under HSN 90281000, Gas meters attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Gas meters is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Gas meters; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Gas meters?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Gas meters?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

Any common misclassification issue with Gas meters?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.